Department: Programs
Reports To: Director of TSIC
Salary Status: Non-Exempt
About us:
Pinellas Education Foundation is a nationally recognized, dynamic non-profit organization committed to transforming students’ lives, empowering them to achieve their full potential, and providing teachers with the resources they need to excel in the classroom. Through innovative initiatives, a strong partnership with Pinellas County Schools, and collaboration with community partners, the Foundation works tirelessly to accelerate educational achievement for all students.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for our next team member who wants to contribute to making a difference for students in Pinellas County. Our mission only happens when we have great talent working collaboratively. This is a full-time position responsible for providing support to the TSIC Scholarship Program by providing comprehensive case management and student support services to middle and high school students. This position works closely with students, families, mentors, school ambassadors and community partners to promote academic achievement, college readiness, post-secondary enrollment, and college persistence.
What we offer:
We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, STD/LTD, 403B retirement plan with profit sharing contributions, flexible and dependent care spending accounts, and misc. worksite benefits. For the current plan year, we pay 100% of the employee’s premium for one of the comprehensive medical plans offered. Eligible employees will receive 11 paid holidays plus 1 week off around Christmas and New Year’s, PTO days, and more!
Responsibilities:
- Assist students with all aspects of college readiness and preparation for post-secondary education.
- Monitor & track students' academic performance, attendance and behavior
- Identify potential problems and intervene when necessary to ensure student success. This may include direct intervention with students and/or parents, mentors, school employees (school counselors, college & career coordinators, liaisons and teachers).
- Monitor student/mentor session effectiveness and communicate with the mentor - TSIC director and volunteer and community engagement manager directly to resolve any issues.
- Complete assessments, student success plans, documentation, data entry, maintain files on students, etc.
- Attend TSIC activities & events and assist with event planning and implementation.
- Work closely with School Ambassadors, college and career center staff and other school personnel.
- Assist when needed with all new student applications received for assigned schools. Communicate with families and school ambassadors on missing items.
- Provide necessary reports for Take Stock in Children.
- Understand and utilize the TSIC state database as pertains to the TSIC records.
- Assist college students by providing college retention services.
- Understand and utilize Florida Prepaid and National Student Clearinghouse data to inform college student communication and support.
- Communicate throughout the year with post-secondary students providing resources as needed (additional financial resources, clubs aligned to TSIC, other programs that exist at institution geared toward helping success of economically challenged students)
- Create, maintain and update TSIC student files.
- Work with community partners to gain an understanding of other opportunities available to TSIC students in our community.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills. Comfortable will multiple communication channels (phone, email, and group texting platform)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point), Windows, and database platforms.
- Courteous, professional, customer-friendly manners with callers/visitors.
- Accuracy in data entry.
- Self-starter, able to assess and quickly make decisions, takes initiative, problem-solver.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Educational/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Experience working with students, young adults or in education, advising or student support is a plus.
- Bilingual English and Spanish a plus.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and standing.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Standing, walking, carrying, bending, sitting, lifting, and driving.
Work Environment:
This position works out of our Largo office. Reliable transportation is required for travel to schools to meet with students. In addition, traveling to and attending occasional morning, afternoon, night, or weekend events will be required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
